For the second straight game, Weston Ranch will face off against Chavez. The Cougars will head out on the road to square off against the Titans at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. The teams are on pretty different trajectories at the moment (Weston Ranch has three straight wins, Chavez has three straight losses), but none of that matters once you're on the field.
On Wednesday, Weston Ranch got the win against Chavez by a conclusive 14-2. Considering the Cougars have won six contests by more than eight runs this season, Wednesday's blowout was nothing new.
Nicolas (Nico) Orona
| 04/08/26 vs Chavez | 2 |
| 03/18/26 @ Bear Creek | 2 |
| 02/12/26 vs Linden | 2 |
| 04/03/26 vs McNair | 1 |
| 03/04/26 @ West | 1 |
| + 2 more games |
Nicolas (Nico) Orona made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out six batters over four innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off five hits (and not a single walk). Orona was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in all three of his plate appearances with two stolen bases and two runs. He is becoming a predictor of Weston Ranch's success: when he posts at least two stolen bases the team is 2-1 (and 6-11 when he doesn't).
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on MiguelAngel Ortega, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with four stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI. Ruben Sandoval was another key player, going 1-for-2 with four RBI, two runs, and one stolen base.
Weston Ranch was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .400. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .364 or higher in three consecutive games.
Weston Ranch's record is now 8-12. As for Chavez, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-13.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Friday as neither team is afraid to steal. Weston Ranch has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 4.3 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Chavez struggles in that department as they've been averaging 3.5 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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